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When a joint allows movement of bones in all directions, it is known as:

A
Hinge joint
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Angular joint
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C
Pivot joint
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D
Ball and socket joint
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Solution

The correct option is D Ball and socket joint
In the ball and socket joint, the rounded head of one bone sits within the cup of another, such as the hip joint or shoulder joint. Movement in all directions is allowed in such joints.

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